Learning Objectives:
When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
Learning Objectives:
When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
Patrick and Pedro are sitting at the cafe and wish to order food. Try to note the names of the items they order and the way Patrick and Pedro are talking to the waiter.
Patrick and Pedro are sitting at the cafe and wish to order food. Try to note the names of the items they order and the way Patrick and Pedro are talking to the waiter.
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Bocadillo de queso y agua con gas (Cheese sandwich and sparkling water) | |
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Bocadillo de jamón y agua (Ham sandwich and water) |
In Spain it is usually only visitors who order their coffee as a Cappuccino, an Espresso, or a Latte Macchiato, If you want to feel like a local, there are four basic types of coffee which you should know:
1. “Café solo” (only coffee) is the equivalent of the Italian “Espresso”.
2. “Café con leche” (Coffee with milk): 50% “Café solo” and 50% milk.
3. “Cortado” is a “Café solo” (Espresso) with a little bit of milk.
4. “Carajillo” is coffee with brandy, whisky, anisette, or rum.
Although, if you don’t fancy any of the above,
you can always order, “Café Americano” which is known as a "Black Coffee" in Northern Europe. It contains more water and is therefore weaker than a “Café solo” .
In Spain it is usually only visitors who order their coffee as a Cappuccino, an Espresso, or a Latte Macchiato, If you want to feel like a local, there are four basic types of coffee which you should know:
1. “Café solo” (only coffee) is the equivalent of the Italian “Espresso”.
2. “Café con leche” (Coffee with milk): 50% “Café solo” and 50% milk.
3. “Cortado” is a “Café solo” (Espresso) with a little bit of milk.
4. “Carajillo” is coffee with brandy, whisky, anisette, or rum.
Although, if you don’t fancy any of the above,
you can always order, “Café Americano” which is known as a "Black Coffee" in Northern Europe. It contains more water and is therefore weaker than a “Café solo” .
When you order something at a
cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by
your order. Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
When you order something at a
cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by
your order. Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
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Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
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Café Americano | |
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Café con leche | |
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Cortado | |
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Café solo |
Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat what it says.
Order a coffee with milk:
Order a coffee with milk:
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
Listen to the audio carefully and answer the question.
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Patatas bravas (Spicy potatoes) | |
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Cheese sandwich (bocadillo de queso) | |
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Ham sandwich (bocadillo de jamón) | |
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Ensalada sin cebolla (salad without onion) |
At a “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante” you can pay at the counter or at the table, often if you are in a rush you can go to the counter to pay quickly rather than waiting for the waiter. At a “Cafeteria” and a “Bar” it is possible to order on the counter and from the table, however in a “Restaurante” the waiter comes to the table to take the order.
What’s the difference between “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante”?
- A “Bar” only offers drinks, snacks and the well-known “tapas”.
- A “Cafeteria” offers drinks, snacks, “tapas”, cold food like sandwiches, salads, and sometimes a daily menu.
- At a “Restaurante”, you can find same as above but it is usually a large menu with elaborated meals.
The usual tip in Spain at a Restaurant is between 5 and 10% of the bill.
At a “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante” you can pay at the counter or at the table, often if you are in a rush you can go to the counter to pay quickly rather than waiting for the waiter. At a “Cafeteria” and a “Bar” it is possible to order on the counter and from the table, however in a “Restaurante” the waiter comes to the table to take the order.
What’s the difference between “Cafeteria”, “Bar” and a “Restaurante”?
- A “Bar” only offers drinks, snacks and the well-known “tapas”.
- A “Cafeteria” offers drinks, snacks, “tapas”, cold food like sandwiches, salads, and sometimes a daily menu.
- At a “Restaurante”, you can find same as above but it is usually a large menu with elaborated meals.
The usual tip in Spain at a Restaurant is between 5 and 10% of the bill.
Next, we will look at the different articles you can in the Spanish language.
Next, we will look at the different articles you can in the Spanish language.
Spanish has 4 indefinite articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun. Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to a general concept or any member of a group.
Spanish has 4 indefinite articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun. Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to a general concept or any member of a group.
Indefinite articles always precede a noun, the number and the gender of the article must correlate with one of the nouns. For example, “vaso” is masculine and singular then the correct indefinite article will be “un”; “copa” is feminine and singular then the correct indefinite article is “una”.
Indefinite articles always precede a noun, the number and the gender of the article must correlate with one of the nouns. For example, “vaso” is masculine and singular then the correct indefinite article will be “un”; “copa” is feminine and singular then the correct indefinite article is “una”.
Spanish has 4 definite
articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun.
Spanish has 4 definite
articles depending on the gender and the number of the noun.
Definite articles always precede a noun, the number and the gender of the article must correlate with the one of the noun. For example, “vaso” is masculine and singular then the correct definite article will be “el”; “copa” is feminine and singular then the correct definite article is “la”.
Definite articles always precede a noun, the number and the gender of the article must correlate with the one of the noun. For example, “vaso” is masculine and singular then the correct definite article will be “el”; “copa” is feminine and singular then the correct definite article is “la”.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
Listen to the audio carefully and repeat.
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When you ask for the bill at a restaurant, you can use the same sentence as when ordering: I would like to ask for...
When you ask for the bill at a restaurant, you can use the same sentence as when ordering: I would like to ask for...
When you give someone something, you say:
When you give someone something, you say:
When you get something from someone, you say:
When you get something from someone, you say:
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0 % | |
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10 - 15 % | |
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15 - 20 % | |
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5 - 10 % |
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De nada | |
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Gracias |
Quiz-Time
You have now finished this lesson. In the next section, you will answer some quiz questions/ tasks to test yourself for how much you have learned so far. At the end of the quiz, you receive your results.
Quiz-Time
You have now finished this lesson. In the next section, you will answer some quiz questions/ tasks to test yourself for how much you have learned so far. At the end of the quiz, you receive your results.
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Me puede poner LA café con leche | |
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Me puede poner UN café con leche | |
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Me puede poner UNA café con leche |
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Yes | |
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No |
Order a coffee with milk
Order a coffee with milk
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Una cuenta | |
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¿Me puede poner una cuenta? Por favor | |
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La cuenta. | |
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¿Me puede poner la cuenta? Por favor |
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No | |
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Yes |
Order a cup of tea with milk
Order a cup of tea with milk
Order a salad without onion
Order a salad without onion
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An “American” Coffee | |
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A cold beer | |
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A cup of coffee with milk | |
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A hot chocolate |
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El cuenta | |
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La cuenta |
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Exercise | Result | Your answer | Correct answer |